Key Takeaways

  • 75% of U.S. employers use automated applicant tracking systems to screen resumes before a human reviews them (Harvard Business School & Accenture, 2021)
  • The most common ATS failures are missing keywords, incompatible formatting, and incorrect file types
  • ResumeGeni scores your resume across 8 parsing layers — modeled on the same steps enterprise ATS platforms like Workday, Greenhouse, and Taleo use to evaluate candidates

How ATS Resume Scoring Works

Applicant tracking systems parse your resume into structured data — extracting your name, contact info, work history, skills, and education — then score how well that data matches the job requirements. Many ATS rejections happen because the parser couldn't extract critical fields, not because the candidate wasn't qualified.

LayerWhat It ChecksWhy It Matters
Document extractionFile format, encoding, readabilityCorrupted or image-only PDFs fail immediately
Layout analysisTables, columns, headers, footersMulti-column layouts break field extraction
Section detectionExperience, education, skills headingsNon-standard headings cause sections to be missed
Field mappingName, email, phone, dates, titlesMissing contact info is a common cause of immediate rejection
Keyword matchingJob-specific terms, skills, certificationsKeyword overlap affects recruiter search visibility and ATS scoring
Chronology checkDate ordering, gap detectionReverse-chronological order is expected by most ATS
QuantificationMetrics, numbers, measurable outcomesQuantified achievements help human reviewers and some scoring models
Confidence scoringOverall parse quality and completenessLow-confidence parses get deprioritized in results

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ResumeGeni free?
Yes. ResumeGeni is currently in beta — ATS analysis, scoring, and initial improvement suggestions are free with no signup required. Full guidance and saved reports may require a free account.
What file formats are supported?
PDF, DOCX, DOC, TXT, RTF, ODT, and Apple Pages. PDF and DOCX are recommended for best ATS compatibility.
How is the ATS score calculated?
Your resume is processed through an 8-layer parsing pipeline that extracts structured data the same way enterprise ATS platforms do. The score reflects how completely and accurately your resume can be parsed, plus how well your content matches common ATS ranking criteria.
Can ATS read PDF resumes?
Yes, but not all PDFs are equal. Text-based PDFs parse well. Image-only PDFs (scanned documents) and PDFs with complex tables or multi-column layouts often fail ATS parsing. Our analyzer will flag these issues.
How do I improve my ATS score?
Focus on three areas: use a clean single-column format, include keywords from the job description naturally in your experience bullets, and ensure all sections (contact, experience, education, skills) use standard headings.

ATS Guides & Resources

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Engagement Director (Sales Executive)

Mindgrub · Baltimore, Maryland - Remote, U.S.

Mindgrub Technologies is an award-winning agency whose mission is to drive efficiency, growth, and ROI through AI and digital innovation. We leverage a deep understanding of technology and growth strategy to deliver multi-channel solutions for enterprise clients, with a strong focus on the energy and utilities sectors.

Position Overview

WANTED: Marketing Sales Exec, aka “The Engagement Director”, aka “The Goal Crusher”

As our Sales Executive, or "Engagement Director", you will help achieve Mindgrub’s strategic plan goals by meeting (and exceeding) sales, revenue, and profitability metrics set forth by the CEO and Sales Leadership. You’ll focus primarily on digital solutions for businesses, including mobile apps, web apps, websites, AI, and AR/VR.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and expand Mindgrub’s relationships with existing clients to increase Mindgrub’s revenue and profit for marketing and design services
  • Identify, qualify, and procure new clients to diversify and increase revenue and profitability, seeking to create retained clients requiring Mindgrub’s marketing, design and advertising services
  • Understand and comply with client-specific pricing requirements while meeting and exceeding Mindgrub’s profitability targets
  • Use Mindgrub’s CRM for all leads, prospects, and current/past clients contacts to ensure client exposure to internal marketing campaigns/event activities
  • Lead pitches and proposals, working with prospects through the sales process and supporting Mindgrub’s team by drafting response content, clearly communicating client opportunity, and collaborating with the team to develop strategies that will move Mindgrub client businesses forward
  • Educate clients on the breadth of Mindgrub’s marketing offerings, including creative, digital marketing, branding, SEO/SEM, campaign strategy, design, & execution, content strategy and copywriting, website design and development, and more
  • Support kick-off meeting and engagement support between sales, production departments, and client
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure client and project health throughout the course of the engagement

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience); additional business certifications are a plus
  • Familiarity with the services and technologies Mindgrub offers
  • Experience using and maintaining CRMs/sales software preferred
  • Executed company sales strategies for a product or region with a focus on Marketing, Creative, and Digital services
  • Established trusting relationships with peers to assure inter-departmental coordination and effectiveness
  • Negotiated and closed, or assisted in negotiating or closing, large account deals of $1MM+
  • Collaborated on a daily basis with co-workers either affecting or affected by sales initiatives
  • A record of listening, gathering information and getting clarification to understand issues
  • Presented ideas and information effectively and persuasively
  • Represented a company effectively to the industry, clients, and prospects
  • Exhibited strong writing and analytic abilities, with an attention to detail
  • Able to work independently and with teams to successfully produce results
  • Upbeat, positive, quick to learn, with an adaptive and collaborative attitude
  • Expanded existing client relationships and developed new clients for substantial growth in sales and profitability
  • Demonstrated success in closing complex sales contracts on favorable terms
  • Maintained an ongoing dialogue with clients, prospects, and business contacts for additional revenue opportunities, problem resolution, and ideas for continuous service improvement as needed

Compensation

  • $60,000 - $70,000 USD base, plus 5% sales commission; Commission is uncapped. OTE: $250K+
  • Base compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors including skills, education, certifications, and overall experience for the role

The Perks of Being a Full Time Mindgrubber 

  • Work remotely or in the office - your choice! 
  • Excellent benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
  • Employer-paid Short-Term Disability (STD)
  • Paid Time Off available when you start
  • Free access to Premium Calm app subscription
  • Annual training budget dedicated to your professional development
  • A variety of fun Mindgrub hosted events and Committees to join (e.g. Adventure Club, Fun Committee, DEI Committee, Mindgrub Meet Ups, and more!)

Inclusivity without exception | At Mindgrub we value and encourage mutual respect and acceptance. We know we all have something to contribute. We work every day to ensure all are welcome, and that we treat all people with fairness and dignity.

No phone calls or recruiters, please.

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